OPINION: America dodged a bullet

Former President Donald Trump should be dead.A slight turn of his head to the right before what would have almost certainly been a fatal shot to his head, the assassin’s bullet instead grazed Trump’s ear at the July 13 Butler, Pa. campaign rally, who then ducked to the ground.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Do not allow divide and conquer, Trump is fearless and so should any true American no matter the side of the aisle

As I awoke Saturday morning to catch my flight home from Paris, my friend told me Donald Trump had been shot at and injured with a bullet grazing his ear just inches from his brain while at a rally Friday night in Pennsylvania.It was an assassination attempt.I was sick to my stomach.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (July 18, 2024)

MORE TWISTS THAN A PRETZEL FACTORY“You’re going to see the most extremist person take the stage in J.D. Vance, trying to tell you that he’s a small-town guy. I grew up in a town of 400. We didn’t go to Yale.” —Minnesota Governor Tim Walz“J.D. Vance is like a baby of QAnon and MAGA put together.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 52

After gathering herself, Mama continued with her story about Buella Mae and meeting Daddy.“Buella Mae was barely twelve years old when she died,” she said.

OUT TO PASTOR: Age is just a number…or is it?

Recently, one of our granddaughters reached the magical age of 16 and was applying for her driver’s license.I can remember when I turned 16 and was going for my driver’s license. What a day that was.

Why veterans make great hires

STATEPOINT – Honoring members of the military means not only reflecting on their exemplary service, but also appreciating the talents and skills of veterans in the civilian workplace.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (July 18, 2024)

Join us for Fun on the Lawn on Wednesday, July 24, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including ring toss, bean bag throw, limbo, hula hoops, chalk art, bubbles, a giant Sorry game board, and much more.Stay connected with us on Facebook!

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: July 9 – 15

Fraire, Juan, 43, viol of clean air act. Gonzalez, Sheila, 42, misdemeanor warrant, felony warrant, felony warrant, warrant-other jurisdiction.Mitchell, Marchaunt, 40, DWLI w/prev conviction/suspension w/o financial restitution, warrant-other jurisdiction-Felony 2, felony warrant-Felony 2.

RED OAK ARRESTS: July 1 – 8

King, Lamon, 20, viol bond/protective order.Rodriguez, Arturo, 44, assault physical contact family violence, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation.Matthews, Timothy, 21, tamper/fabricate phys evidence w/intent to impair.Simon, Shawn, 52, motion to revoke-DWI.

WILMER ARRESTS: July 7 – 14

Arreola, Luis, 30, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.Cotton, Gerald, 67, fail to comply sex offender duty to register life/annual, poss marij <2oz.Gonzalez, Bernardino, 39, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.Marquez, Juan, 51, apprehension by police officer w/o warrant.